The internet has been abuzz recently after a story regarding door-holding (or lack thereof) has spread, and it’s all thanks to one petty gym-goer. In a tale that will leave you amazed and maybe slightly impressed, a man (OP) has decided to do something when his neighbors failed to hold the door for him.
He Went to the Gym – He Spotted His Neighbors
According to OP, he was on his way to the gym when he encountered his two neighbors entering the building.
They Didn’t Hold the Door for Him
Despite being just two meters away and seeing OP clearly, his neighbors didn’t hold the door for him, leaving OP feeling insulted and disrespected.
He Took Matter Into His Own Hands
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But instead of letting it go, OP decided to take matters into his own hands.
He Slammed the Door in Their Face
The very same day, the tables turned, and OP found himself in a position to hold the door for his neighbors. But instead of being the better person, he consciously let the door slam in their faces while maintaining eye contact. But that’s not all!
He Still Didn’t Let It Go
Days later, OP reencountered his neighbors, this time with a couple of girls in tow.
One Girl Held The Door Open
And to his surprise, one of the girls held the door open for him, reminding him of the importance of common courtesy. But did OP show any gratitude?
He Said Nothing!
Nope, he simply walked by with a smug look, leaving his neighbors feeling embarrassed and ashamed.
The Community Congratulates
While OP is happy with his actions, and his revenge is seemingly harmless, the online community resists congratulating him on his quick-thinking efforts that hopefully taught his neighbors a valuable lesson about common courtesy.
Very Petty
“Gee. In my area (the mid-southern US), everyone holds the door for everyone. Most times, someone will stay at the door with it open in wait for me to get there if I’m kind of far away, such that I feel bad and have to trot towards the door so as not to inconvenience them. Doesn’t matter what gender or age. That’s how we do it around here. But that was great pettiness! You may have started a battle of wills, though!”
Talk About Common Courtesy
Others shared their experiences with a lack of common courtesy.
“Seriously! I was out shopping just yesterday- leaving the store and had the door about halfway open as I was walking when the woman behind me reached around me to push the door the rest of the way open and all but pushed me out of the way. She was shopping with another woman and three or four small children- a toddler who wailed nonstop (and completely ignored by his mother) for the entire 15 minutes I was in the store- and then an infant who picked up where he left off when I was checking out. Unbelievable.”
Unintentional Conflict
And also, their experience with being courteous shows that sometimes, even having good intentions can cause conflict if you’re trying to be nice to the wrong person!
Tell a Tale
“I held a door open for a guy once (I’m a woman), and when he said thanks, I responded (as I always do in that situation), ‘Have a good evening.’ He thought this meant I was hitting on him because he looked me up and down, sneered, and said, ‘That should be enough for YOU.’ I’m not 100% sure what that meant, but I could tell by the look on his face that it wasn’t something positive.”
Just Trying to Be Friendly
“I was trying to be friendly. Jeez. I’m still unsure what was meant, but guys respond to me that way a lot. I’m a plain-faced, overweight middle-aged woman, so they often go out of their way to make sure I know IMMEDIATELY that they’re not interested in me. Jokes on them, I’m ace!”
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HE ISSUES AN ULTIMATUM: IN-LAWS MUST VACATE OR HIS DAUGHTER’S DOOR REMAINS LOCKED IN A HEART-WRENCHING POWER STRUGGLE
OP’s brother-in-law, Sammy, moved in with his twin daughters, Olivia and Sloane, after losing his home due to a divorce. OP’s daughter, Zoey, is 16 years old and gets along fine with her cousins, but they do not respect her privacy.